Los Angeles: Oscar-winner Natalie Portman is reportedly in early talks to star in Universal's biopic of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

The actress is likely to join Michael Fassbender, who is playing Jobs in the Danny Boyle-directed film, said the Hollywood Reporter.

Sony Pictures had been working on developing the project, written by Aaron Sorkin, before Universal picked up the film. Many stars including Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio were attached to play Jobs at various phases but the role finally went to Fassbender.